About this episode
Your skin health and inner well-being are intimately linked. Taking care of your skin goes beyond surface-level treatments. Sarah Karaolides from Sarah Kay Skin Studios, a wellness-focused skin studio in New York City, shares her holistic approach, emphasizing the importance of diet in skin health, particularly highlighting the potential negative impact of dairy, gluten, refined sugar, and processed foods on the skin. Stress management is crucial for maintaining healthy skin, and Sarah advises clients to find ways to reduce stress, such as switching from coffee to tea. She suggests using natural kitchen items for skincare, including Greek yogurt, honey, oats, and turmeric, for various skin benefits. She began her skincare journey after training at the Aveda Institute in Manhattan and has received multiple awards, including being named Allure's Celebrity Facialist of the Year. She joins podcast hosts Amber Berger and Dina Wizmur as they dive into the world of skincare and discuss incorporating daily skincare rituals. She reveals the importance of starting skincare and wellness conversations early, even with teenagers, to promote healthy habits. Sarah discusses her new skincare studio, where she offers various treatments, including microcurrent, ultrasound technology, LED light therapy, and more, tailored to individual client needs. Topics Discussed: - Teenage Acne Managemen t: Avoid harsh treatments and over-drying the skin when addressing teenage acne. - At-Home Remedies : Use natural ingredients like Greek yogurt and honey for skincare masks as well as LED light therapy, and gua sha tools. - Diet and Skin Health : Dietary choices, including dairy, gluten, and processed foods, can impact skin health. - Time Managemen t: Try and find a few minutes each day for self-care rituals like gua sha massage or applying gentle skincare products. - Sun Protection : Stress the importance of sunscreen during outdoor activities or vacations. - Holistic Wellness : Emphasize holistic wellness, encompassing skincare and overall well-being. - Parent-Teen Conversations : Initiate conversations about self-care and wellness between parents and teenagers for better understanding and support. - Sarah collaborates with skincare brands Environ and A-tour in her studio Visit Sarah Kay Skin Studio in New York City THE WELL DROP - Be sure to leave a review and subscribe! Follow on Instagram @thewelldrop Produced by Haynow Media